Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic (also the historical capital of Bohemia), and it’s most well known for its architecture and beer. I’d been looking forward to visiting for many years and like most of the cities I visited on my backpacking trip, it did not disappoint. Here’s my list of what to…
Krakow in 48 hours
I didn’t know much about Poland before I visited Krawkow, and I was very pleasantly surprised by the city. It’s easily walkable, and there’s so much to see and do. I know 48 hours doesn’t sound like a lot of time, but you can definitely make the most of it. Here’s my suggested 2-day itinerary….
What to see and do in Berlin
Three words that I would use to describe Berlin: eclectic, alternative, diverse. I find it hard to believe that the Berlin wall was still standing when I was born and wasn’t demolished until 1989. The effects of World War 2 (WW2) and the Cold War can definitely be seen and felt as you’re walking around…
I had a stroke at 30
Yes, you read that correctly. I was admitted to the hospital about one month ago after having an ischemic stroke. I lost my ability to speak clearly, smile, use my right hand, and swallow liquids for a couple of weeks. I wanted to write down my story because I know in the months and years…
Postcards from Positano
I’ve been daydreaming of Italy lately, so I wanted to share some of my favorite photos of Positano. This incredible village is located on the Amalfi coast just south of Rome. I had no idea it existed until a few years ago when I started seeing pictures of it on social media. I couldn’t believe a…
A must see fairy tale town in Europe
You’ve probably never heard of the town called Cesky Krumlov located about 3.5 hours south of Prague in the Czech Republic. I know I hadn’t until I started researching the destinations for my trip to Europe last year with Geckos Adventures. I remember typing “Cesky Krumlov” into the search engine and I was taken aback…
A night in the Sahara desert
I wanted to share a few pictures from my night in the Sahara desert when I visited Morocco last month. I did the 11-day Essential Morocco tour with Geckos Adventures. This is the same company I did Peru and Europe with. Seeing the desert landscape for the first time was incredible. Per usual, words and…
Amsterdam in 24 hours
There’s a saying that goes, “God created the earth, but the Dutch created the Netherlands.” This is due to the fact that a large portion of the Netherlands is below sea level. The water was drained from the marshes and an intricate system of canals was constructed. The city of Amerstdam grew around a dam in…
Guide to Rainbow Mountain Peru
The rainbow mountain of Peru is located in the Ausangate mountain region of the Andes. This area was only recently discovered by tourists in 2015 and the first guided tour began in 2016. Considered holy by the locals, some worship daily at the site and bring offerings to the gods. The peak elevation of rainbow mountain…
Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu is a citadel set high in the Andes Mountains of Peru. It was built by the Incas in the 15th century and remained unknown (except to locals) until 1911 when it was rediscovered by American explorer Hiram Bingham. There are many theories about its origin, but exactly why it was built remains a…